Takes Your Breath Away #4: Romantic Quotes from Books and Movies That Will Make You Cry

You know that feeling—when a line in a book or movie stops you cold, hits you in the heart, and makes you whisper “yes”? These quotes do that.

They’re the ones I highlight, screenshot, or write down just to read again later. The ones that take my breath away.

✨ Originally published in 2012, this post was refreshed in 2025 with updated visuals and commentary to keep the love alive.

Whether you're searching for the perfect Valentine's Day romantic quotes or looking for breathtaking love quotes from bestselling romance novels, some lines have the power to stop us in our tracks and make our hearts flutter.

In this special Valentine's edition of my Take My Breath Away series, I'm sharing seven of my all-time favorite romantic quotes from books and movies that will make you cry. These aren't just pretty words—they're the kind of quotes that stick with you long after you've closed the book or left the theater.

From steamy historical romance novels to classic Hollywood films, these heart-melting love quotes showcase the very best of romantic literature and cinema.

The Most Breathtaking Love Quotes That Will Take Your Breath Away

"I love you. You... you complete me."
"Shut up, just shut up. You had me at 'hello.'"

— Jerry Maguire (1996)

"If you promise to be my wife forever, I will pledge myself to your happiness."

— Christina Dodd, Rules of Attraction

"You make me feel things, and want things I never knew I could have."

— Nora Roberts, The Heart of Devin MacKade

"You're my light, my warmth, my other half. I only feel alive when I'm with you."

— Julie Garwood, Guardian Angel

"Love means that you care for another person's happiness more than your own, no matter how painful the choices you face might be."

— Nicholas Sparks, Dear John

"That moment when you kiss someone and everything around you becomes hazy... and you realize this is the only person you’re meant to kiss for the rest of your life."

— Never Been Kissed (1999)

📚 More from the Take My Breath Away Series

Explore all the unforgettable quotes that stop us in our tracks:

#1: Reader's Choice #2: The Notebook #3: Dark-Hunter #4: Romance Mix #5: Reader Faves #6: Father's Day #7: Guest Quotes #8: Valentine's Day

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